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Interplay at Ravenswood
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Interplay is an easy to learn, creative process that uses movement, storytelling, and voice. Friday Night Happy Hour returns September 9th. 2nd Fridays 6:30 - 8:30pm. More info.
Wisdom of the Body group begins Saturday, September 10th. 2nd Saturdays, 9:30am - 12 noon. More info.
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"Community, Campus, and Crisis: Unexpected Stories and Contributions of the Young Lords Occupation in 1969"
McCormick's Center for the Study of Latin@ Theology and Ministry will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a program commemorating a turbulent moment in the seminary's history.
Panel discussions on September 10, October 1 and October 15. More info. 
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Stewardship Webinar
"Preaching and Teaching Stewardship Generation-to-Generation"
Tuesday Sept 13, 1pm (Central Time)
The Presbyterian Outlook Live 90-Minute Webinar
$29.95 for 1-6 participants.
Your Stewardship Committee can all participate, or if someone misses it, registration includes unlimited access to the replay afterwards.
More information on the webinar and the speaker, Rev. Karl Travis |
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Presbytery Assembly
September 20th at First of Evanston
Call Papers are up! Pre-presbytery events with End Hunger and Homelessness begin at 10:30am and the meeting will start with worship at 1:00 pm.
The new Book of Order (Now FOGified!) will be available at Assembly for $8. |
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End Hunger and Homelessness Pre-presbytery Gathering
Join us as we address the root causes of hunger and homelessness. Share ideas on what your congregation is doing and hear from others.
September 20, 2011
Pre-presbytery 10:30 a.m.
Presbytery 1:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston
1427 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
More details here, from the Advance Justice Mission Priority Leadership Team, End Hunger and Homelessness Mission Team, Contact: Joe Fong, Moderator |
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Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Elk Grove Village, Illinois September 24, 2011 Mission at Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights Center for Whole Health are one of the many sponsors for this walk and are letting their congregation and community know how to participate in the walk. Your church can participate by becoming a sponsor and/or register online to walk in order to bring about awareness and prevent suicide. |
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Children of Abraham: Christians Study Islam and the Qur'an The Ecumenical and Interreligious Work Group would like to bring to your attention a study series created by a local interfaith groups.
Tuesdays, September 27 through November 1, 2011
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1004 Greenwood St., Evanston
847-475-3403
An ecumenical group will gather to learn about Islam and the Qur'an.
Participants will explore issues such as Islam and politics, women and family in Islam, and the so-called "clash of civilizations." Considerable discussion will be devoted to a comparison of the Bible and the Qur'an texts on such topics as God and creation, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mary. Download brochure for more information. |
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 29th Annual
CHICAGO CROP HUNGER WALK
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Rally for Walk Team Organizers: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. RSVP. Host: First Church of the Brethren |
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 Stewardship Breakfast
What: Stewardship and Financial Development Gathering
When: Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 to 11:30 am
Where: Presbyterian Church of Western Springs at 5250 Wolf Road
Why: To share and discuss best practices in church stewardship campaigns. This will be an interactive session where we will learn from each other and talk about resources that are available through the presbytery and other places.
How: With a continental breakfast, of course.
Who: You - RSVP here and tell us what resources your Stewardship committee needs by September 23
For questions on the gathering or the survey you may contact Rev. Nancy Dederer at 708-788-0490 or njcdederer@att.net. |
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McCormick Days is McCormick Theological Seminary's annual alumni/ae reunion, as well as an opportunity for continuing education.
For folks who are not alumni, the most compelling portion of the event is likely to be Tuesday, October 25, focused on the newly released Common English Bible. View the schedule or the full brochure. October 24 - 25 |
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 Gil Rendle Speaks October 28 in Urbana
Consultant and author Gil Rendle will present a study of his book "Journey in the Wilderness: New Life for Mainline Churches" on Friday, Oct. 28, in Urbana, Ill. The event is open to the public. Cost for the workshop will be $25. Download the flier here, or read Bob Reynold's response to the book from page 2 of June's Our Common Ministry.
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Youth-Church Revival
Pine Avenue United Church's Youth Ministry is looking to do new things in ministry in the Austin community. The theme of this time of revival is: "Following Christ Together While Praising as One." 
Friday: October 28, 6-9 pm Worship Service - to contribute your/your group's gifts to worship Friday or Sunday's worship, send in this flyer
Saturday: Otober 29, Breakfast 9:00am - Workshops 10:30am - Talent Show 3:00pm : workshops with fun activities focused on addressing concerns of young people - to participate in the Talent Show, send in this flyer
Sunday: October 30, 3-6pm combined Youth and Adult Worship Service
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Denise C. Howard at 773.852.2715, or call the church office at 773-287-4777. |
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 Interim Pastor Training"The Art of Transitional Ministry"
Residency Week 1 begins: October 31
Mercy Center
St. Louis, MO
Registration deadline: October 3
This Basic Interim/Transitional Ministry Education consists of 60 contact hours divided equally between two Residency Weeks -Week I (30 hours) and Week II (30 hours) separated by a Practicum which combines reflection on, and experience in, some aspect of interim/transitional ministry.
Registration is limited, so please encourage those who are appropriate for this training and this ministry to sign up early!
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LEAD 2012: SAVE THE DATE!
LEAD 2012, a full day of Leadership Education and Development for the Whole Church, will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange Illinois 60525.
The keynote preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada, President, McCormick Theological Seminary.
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 Sunday, September 11 worship materialsChurches across America this year will be remembering the tragedy of September 11, 2001 within the context of Sunday morning worship. For resources, we direct your attention to the G.A. Mission Council's site. Download a one-pager of highlights here from the Presbytery's Peacemaking Team. |
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Advisory about new immigration policy
Do not believe individuals claiming they can sign up undocumented workers for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or "EAD") or get anyone legal status based on the Secretary Napolitano's August 18, 2011 announcement. Download this bilingual English/Spanish advisory for clarification on what the new policy is and isn't. |
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Presbytery of Chicago Youth Ministry Coordinator
POSITION AVAILABLE
The Presbytery of Chicago (PCUSA) seeks a Youth Ministry Coordinator to:
- Plan and carry out four presbytery-wide youth events annually
- Foster a network among congregational youth leaders throughout the presbytery
- Offer advice, counsel, and resources to churches without youth leadership
- Work with Youth Ministry Team
Read more. |
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Nominations for GA Commissioners Due
220th GA - June 30 - July 7, 2012, in Pittsburgh
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Please make sure to get any and all nominations for Commissioners to the General Assembly (2012) in to the Committee on Nominations by August 28th. Self-nominations are welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Jenny Gleichauf at jenny@wcc-joinus.org. We hope to hear from you!
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Presbytery Resource Center
Looking for new material for your Bible Study, Adult or Children's Education classes? The Resource Center has hundreds of Christian Education books, curriculum packets, videos, and DVDs ready for you to borrow, including Kerygma.
You can check out these and other books, videos, and DVDs from the Chicago Presbytery Resource Center at 100 S Morgan St, Chicago, 60607. Contact Laura Cathey for mail orders. |
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Choir Robes Available
Niles Community Church has 15 choir robes in excellent condition that we would love to see used by another church. The robes are of varying sizes. They are royal blue with gold in the front folds. The yokes have the PC USA symbol on them. We will accept a reasonable donation for the robes.
Please contact the church office at (847) 967-6921 on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 9:00 to 3:00 pm for more information. |
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Continuing Education Opportunities for 2011-2013:
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Presbytery of Chicago has Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) Mission
Co-Workers in Latin America
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